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SUMMARY:Tidewater Daylily Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Plant Sale starts at 11AM to 3PM (or until sold out) on the Baker Hall Terrace \nDaylily Design Show starts at 12PM to 4PM in the Holly Room. \nDaylily Flower Show starts at 1PM to 4PM in Baker Hall.
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SUMMARY:Virginia Bonsai Society Show and Sale Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM  \nLive Demos: To be held in the Holly Room. \nSpecial Highlight: Bill and Katy Show on Sunday morning. \nOther Features: Raffle and vendors.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/virginia-bonsai-society-show-and-sale-day-2/
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SUMMARY:Virginia Bonsai Society Show and Sale Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  \nLive Demos: To be held in the Holly Room. \nSpecial Highlight: Bill and Katy Show on Sunday morning. \nOther Features: Raffle and vendors.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/virginia-bonsai-society-show-and-sale-day-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
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SUMMARY:Suds and Buds
DESCRIPTION:Each year the Rotary Club of Norfolk and Norfolk Botanical Garden team up with a different non-profit partner to produce one of Hampton Roads’ Premier Spring Charity Events. Suds & Buds features local restaurants\, craft beer\, wine and live music. Suds & Buds has raised nearly $300\,000 for local charities since its inception. Event proceeds will support Rotary Club of Norfolk \, Norfolk Botanical Garden and The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation . \nThree Great Causes\, One Great Party! Purchase Your Tickets
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/suds-and-buds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Gabby's Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening are launching Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour\, a three-month program intertwining the wonder of the new Fairylandia setting featured in the hit Netflix series and the hands-on enrichment opportunities found at botanical gardens across the country. Gabby is stepping out of her dollhouse\, and into the great outdoors! \nWith a mission to help young minds grow and inspire natural curiosity\, the Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia activations will offer character meet and greets with Gabby* in her all-new\, Fairylandia-themed attire and garden-themed craft activities at each tour stop. Featured crafts include a sunflower seed planting activity\, and each child will be gifted an activity booklet including temporary tattoos\, watercolor sheet\, and button to commemorate their visit. The partnership kicks off at Dallas Arboretum on April 11\, and will traverse 12 cities from April to June\, each featuring a two-day stop. \n*Gabby meet and greets to feature costume character \n Sign up for your meet and greet with Gabby and enjoy a craft on gardening!  \n Ticketed event\,  advanced reservation required  – included with Garden Admission \n Tickets Coming Soon!
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/sold-out-gabbys-dollhouse-fairylandia-tour-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Tidewater African Violet Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:TAVS Show and Sale May 2-3  \n Show open:  Sat. 1-5\, Sun. 9-4  \n Sales open:  Sat. 9-5\, Sun. 9-4
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/tidewater-african-violet-society-show-and-sale-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T000000
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday April 24\, 2026 | 10AM – 7PM April 25 – 26\, 2026 | 10AM – 4PM Join us for our Spring Plant Sale\, where you can purchase our handpicked collection of all different types of plants that thrive in Coastal Virginia. We’ve got sought-after natives that’ll make your garden sing! Our members get the VIP treatment with exclusive early access to snag these green goodies. Don’t miss out – become a member today and let the gardening fun blossom.  \nYour support is greatly appreciated. As a non-profit organization\, the funds from this sale are used to help us fulfill our mission: To immerse visitors in a world of beauty\, lead through environmental action\, and inspire through education and connection to nature.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/spring-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T235900
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SUMMARY:Give Local 757!
DESCRIPTION:HELP US REACH OUR EARLY BIRD DONATION GOAL OF $2\,000 BEFORE MAY 5! 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 Norfolk Botanical Garden’s  Garden of Tomorrow  is the  largest expansion  in the Garden’s history\, advancing its mission to connect more people with nature through immersive and sustainable experiences. Building on a  legacy  that began in the 1930s\, when 220 African American Works Progress Administration workers transformed swampland into a thriving public garden\, the initiative will introduce a state-of-the-art conservatory\, environmentally innovative Entry Pavilion and expanded education and conservation programs. \nSupported by strong  community investment \,  The Garden of Tomorrow  aims to  protect  plant diversity\,  inspire  environmental stewardship and position Norfolk Botanical Garden as a leading  destination  for horticulture and public engagement. Anchored by the 26\,000 square foot  Perry Conservatory \, featuring tropical and desert biomes\, and a significant permanent  Dale Chihuly glass art  collection\, the Garden offers visitors a rare intersection of  art\, nature\, and global plant conservation . \nWith the addition of the  Perry Conservatory \,  Kay and Al Abiouness Skywalk \,  The Kenneth A. and Patricia A Hall Charitable Foundation Shoreline Restoration \, the multi-use performance stage \,  the  Brock Parking Garden \,  Brock Entry Pavilion  and  Brock Environmental Education Center \,  The Garden of Tomorrow  paves the way for environmental action and change. JTNDZGl2JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJNQy1kb25hdGlvbi1mb3JtJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNFJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZkb3dubG9hZHMubWlnaHR5Y2F1c2UuY29tJTJGd2lkZ2V0cyUyRnYxJTJGZW1iZWQuanMlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NzY3JpcHQlM0UlMjB3aW5kb3cub25sb2FkJTIwJTNEJTIwZnVuY3Rpb24lMjglMjklMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjB3aW5kb3cuTUNGb3Jtcy5jcmVhdGVFbWJlZEZvcm0lMjglMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBlbGVtZW50SUQlM0ElMjAlMjJNQy1kb25hdGlvbi1mb3JtJTIyJTJDJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwdXJsJTNBJTIwJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ2l2ZWxvY2FsNzU3Lm9yZyUyRmZvcm1zJTJGTm9yZm9say1Cb3RhbmljYWwtR2FyZGVuJTNGZW1iZWRfc2hvcnRfdG9rZW4lM0RxbDdhM2YlMjZlbWJlZCUzRGVtYmVkZGFibGVfZm9ybSUyMiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCU3RCUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyOSUzQiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCU3RCUzQiUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== About the Garden  \nNorfolk Botanical Garden is a  175-acre oasis  and one of America’s leading public gardens\, home to more than  65 themed landscapes \, nationally accredited plant collections\, and  immersive  horticultural experiences. Guests can  explore  by tram\, boat\, or walking paths\, including WOW: World of Wonders\, a Children’s Adventure Garden. The Garden is also known for its  nationally accredited  holdings of camellias\, hydrangeas\, and crape myrtles\, as well as one of the region’s most celebrated rose displays. \nNorfolk Botanical Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums\, is a member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International\, and is recognized as a V irginia Historic Landmark \, listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, and designated a  Virginia Green attraction . For more information\, visit  www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org .
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/give-local-757/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:Camellia Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Bloom Entry: 7:30am-10:00am \n Judging: 10:15am-12:00pm \n Plant Sale: 10:00am-2:00pm \n Camellia Show (open to public): 12:00pm-4:00pm
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/camellia-society-show-and-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170945Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Show & Sale\n March 13–15\, 2026  \nJoin us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays\, educational presentations\, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms\, and gorgeous plants ready to take home. \nOrchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout the event. \n Sun\, 15 March 2026  \n Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day \n 12:30–1:30 PM –Brandt Moran\, Hands-on orchid potting demonstration \n 2:00 PM – Bill Goldner \, “Growing Tropical Slipper Orchids for Fun and Show” \n Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/orchid-society-show-and-sale-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
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SUMMARY:Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Show & Sale\n March 13–15\, 2026  \nJoin us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays\, educational presentations\, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms\, and gorgeous plants ready to take home. \nOrchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout this event. \n Sat\, 14 March 2026  \n Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day \n 12:30–1:30 PM – Dave Bryant\, “Orchids 101” \n 2:00 PM – Nicholas Rust \, “Orchids: The Beautiful\, the Unique\, and the Weird” \n Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/orchid-society-show-and-sale-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Hunt
DESCRIPTION:03/14/2026 to 04/05/2026  \n Norfolk Botanical Garden invites you to enjoy our first-ever Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt\, running daily through cherry blossom bloom season! Find all six Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt Trees labeled with the dark pink flower. Look under each of these trees and make note of the corresponding letter. Once you’ve completed the word\, stop by our Front Desk in Baker Hall Visitor Center to receive a prize while supplies last!  \nPhysical Scavenger Hunt maps are available at our Baker Hall Visitor Center. \n Please note: cherry blossom bloom season varies from year to year. Currently\, varieties of our cherry blossoms are predicted to be blooming through 04/05/26\, but this date is subject to change.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/cherry-blossom-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170918Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Society Show and Sale: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Orchid Show & Sale\n March 13–15\, 2026  \nJoin us for a weekend immersed in orchids – spectacular displays\, educational presentations\, ribbon judging of members’ finest blooms\, and gorgeous plants ready to take home. \nOrchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids will offer a stunning selection of orchids for sale throughout the event. \n Fri\, 13 March 2026   \n Orchid show and sale with educational presentations throughout the day \n Ribbon judging of members’ orchids \n 2:00 PM – Peter Breed \, “Growing Windowsill Orchids” \n Vendors: Orchid Classics and Woodstream Orchids
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/orchid-society-show-and-sale-day-1/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170935Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Diversity Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:  \n February 28th in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and in the EDU hallway. This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to connect with the artists and serves as the moment when winners of the juried show are announced. \n Reserve Your Daytime Ticket
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/2026-diversity-gallery-reception/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142809Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Garden Science: Winter Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Homeschool Garden Science February series! Introduce your homeschoolers to garden science through sensory activities\, experiments\, STEM-based projects\, and more. \nIn this class\, we will explore the canals and Mirror Lake to learn about winter bird behaviors. All attending adults and children are required to have a registered ticket. As an exclusive\, NBG Members can sign up for all sessions in the series for a discounted rate!\n REGISTRATION INFORMATION: \n All participating children must have a paid\, pre-registered ticket to attend the program. \n Adults must have a registered ticket\, including all free Member adult tickets. \n Dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes are recommended. \n Tickets must be pre-registered. Walk-up tickets may not be available. \n Program tickets include Garden admission. \n Chaperones are responsible for behavior of their attending child. \n Price for NBG Members:  $12/Child. (Adult members may attend for free with a registered child). \n Price for Not-yet Members: $20/Child and $20/Adult. (Tickets for class must be purchased for both children and adults and includes daytime admission to NBG). \n MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Register for all FOUR (4) February classes for $40 ! Members receive $2 off per series class. The series ticket links are listed below.  Members only need to purchase the series ticket – tickets for the individual programs are not needed.  \n All child class participants ages 3+ must have a registered ticket. Children ages 2 and under who are attending to participate in the class must have a registered ticket.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/homeschool-garden-science-winter-birds/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170918Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Diversity Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Running daily January 17th – March 22nd\, Norfolk Botanical Garden’s Third Annual Diversity Gallery\, in partnership with Norfolk’s Barry Art Museum\, showcases art from underrepresented communities in Hampton Roads. This community initiative was launched by NBG’s President’s Council on Inclusion and Diversity and is displayed in Baker Hall Visitor Center. \n Diversity Gallery Artist Reception:  \n February 28th 11am to 2pm in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and in the EDU hallway. This event provides an excellent opportunity for the community to connect with the artists and serves as the moment when winners of the juried show are announced. \n Reserve Your Daytime Ticket
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/2026-diversity-gallery/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170913Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological Repair
DESCRIPTION:Presentation :  10:00-10:30am  \n Ecological Repair  \nArt education scholar and artist Veronica Hicks will present the needs for ecological repair in our communities to include the historical significance of indigenous and non-native plants\, invasive species\, and the curated environment. \n Response Art Making: 10:30 – 11:20am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Veronica Hicks\, PhD\, will assist to facilitate nature-based art practices for ecological restoration and collective healing. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with climate change and ecological repair. \n Discussion: 11:20am – 11:55am  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. Veronica Hicks will share in the discussion the role of nature-based art practices for ecological repair and connection. \n Closing & Adjourn: 11:55am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Veronica Hicks biography –  \nVeronica Hicks\, PhD\, is an art education scholar and artist whose work bridges art\, education\, and creative practice. Dr. Hicks engages with communities to foster ecological repair due to challenges in our environment. A basket weaver and textile artist\, she works with natural dyes\, many of which she grows and harvests herself\, to create richly hued\, sustainable artworks that honor tradition\, resilience\, and healing.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/ecological-repair/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170912Z
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SUMMARY:Wetlands in Transition: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Presentation :  5:30-6:00pm  \n Wetlands in Transition: Past\, Present\, and Future  \nCoastal wetlands in Virginia are dynamic landscapes shaped by both nature and human influence. This session dives into the evolving relationship between people and these vital ecosystems—from early perceptions to modern-day challenges. Discover the shifting tides of environmental policy\, land use\, and climate impacts as we explore the obstacles to conservation and the bold opportunities for sustaining these rich\, resilient habitats. \n Response Art Making: 6:00 – 6:50pm  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with wetlands in transition. \n Discussion: 6:50pm – 7:25pm  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. \n Closing & Adjourn: 7:25pm  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Ian Blair biography –  \nIan T Blair\, AICP\, CFM\, is the Policy Program Director at Wetlands Watch\, where he specializes in implementing rolling easements and other innovative adaptation tools to tackle climate change. Before joining Wetlands Watch\, Ian worked as a Regional Flood Planner with the Texas Water Development Board\, overseeing state and regional flood planning initiatives. Ian is a two-time Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Ukraine and Georgia) and AmeriCorps State alum. He holds a Master’s degree in Regional Planning from Cornell University and a bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/wetlands-in-transition-past-present-and-future/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170913Z
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SUMMARY:AARP Grandparent's Day
DESCRIPTION:Join AARP Virginia for Grandparent’s Day at the Norfolk Botanical Garden! \n The Botanical Garden is 175-acre garden filled with thousands of different flowers and plants. With more than 60 themed gardens\, including a 3-acre Children’s Garden\, Norfolk Botanical Garden has something for everyone. This ever-changing landscape has formal gardens and natural areas; the Garden has something to discover and explore all year long. Some gardens focus on collections of plants (camellias\, hydrangeas\, roses)\, while others look at a plant from a specific region like Japan or Virginia. Our guests will have access to the grounds of the garden which includes various exhibits\, a butterfly house\, and a public narrated tram tour. \n Space is limited. Register today! \n Registration is required to attend. Taking place inside Rose Garden Hall.  \n REGISTER ONLINE
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/aarp-grandparents-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change & Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:Presentation : 10:00am-10:30am  \n Climate Change & Environmental Justice  \nKim Sudderth will define climate change in the context of complicated relationships with the environment\, environmental impacts on individuals and communities\, and challenges with self-liberation in the face of political setbacks. Environmental justice will be defined and explored along with individual and collective actions that drive social change. \n Response Art Making: 10:30am – 11:20am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist will facilitate eco-art making in the environment of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens grounds. Participants will be encouraged to use natural and other provided art materials to develop an artistic response to the topic\, content\, or personal experiences with climate change and environmental justice. \n Discussion: 11:20am – 11:55am  \nAfter artmaking\, Dr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a discussion about the artworks to hear the experiences of participants. Kim Sudderth will share in the discussion the role of storytelling in her journey for social action and environmental justice. \n Closing & Adjourn: 11:55am  \nDr. Mary Roberts\, Art Therapist\, LPC\, ATR-BC will facilitate a group closing to adjourn the evening. Visual Conversations: Art\, Ecology Healing  \nBrendan Baylor\, artist will respond to the expressions\, voices\, and experiences of the participants’ artworks and testimonials in formalized art which will be displayed and experiences in “Soundings”. Soundings is an art installation on display at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens through early September. Free workshop. Registration required. Taking place in the Administration Building. Register Online Kim Sudderth biography –   \nKim Sudderth brings over 15 years of extensive experience as a strategic planner and social justice organizer in various sectors\, including non-profit\, state government\, and corporate. Ms. Sudderth has actively served her community by participating in several boards and commissions. She has serves as Chair of the Norfolk Planning Commission. Ms. Sudderth emphasizes the power of storytelling\, community building\, and collective action in driving social change. Through her organization\, gRo\, she aims to empower individuals and communities with the sources needed to organize effectively. She invites everyone to learn more about strategic\, resilient\, and inclusive organizing\, emphasizing the power of social justice work and the importance of self-liberation in the face of political setbacks.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/climate-change-environmental-justice/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Steel Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:While the music moves your soul\, let Spicy Latina Cuisine satisfy your cravings with bold\, flavorful Latin dishes served hot and fresh on-site. \n NBG Members  \n Click Here to Reserve Tickets
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/mosaic-steel-orchestra/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170911Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Day with the Butterfly Society of Virginia
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URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/butterfly-day-with-the-butterfly-society-of-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170901Z
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SUMMARY:Tidewater African Cultural Alliance: Dance and Drum Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:B-52 Smokehouse BBQ and Ghost Kitchen will be on-site serving up delicious eats to fuel your evening! \n NBG Members  \n Click Here to Reserve Tickets!
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/tidewater-african-cultural-alliance-dance-and-drum-ensemble/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170901Z
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SUMMARY:Tidewater Daylily Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8\, 2025  \nSale: 11am-3pm \nDesign Show: 12pm-4pm \nShow: 1pm-4pm
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/tidewater-daylily-society-show-and-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T164832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164832Z
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SUMMARY:Observer Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:At the height of the pandemic\, many scientists were concerned about how their work had become so divisive and how public trust in science had eroded. At the same time\, many admitted that the very things that first drew them to science—the joy of discovery\, the awe of understanding the world\, the endless curiosity—had been overshadowed by the pressures of grants and career demands. We asked ourselves: How could we make a film that speaks to this moment? How could we honor science in a way that reconnects it to the broader human experience? Register Here  \n IAN CHENEY BIO  \nIan Cheney is a documentary filmmaker. He received bachelor’s & master’s degrees from Yale and a MFA in filmmaking from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. His twelve feature-length films prior to Observer (2025) include King Corn (2007)\, The City Dark (2010)\, The Search for General Tso (2014)\, The Most Unknown (2018)\, Picture a Scientist (2020)\, The Arc of Oblivion (2023) and  Shelf Life (2024). He has helmed Wicked Delicate Films since 2003. A former MacDowell Fellow & Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT\, he has taught at Yale College & the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. You can read his blatherings on Subtack but don’t bother. He lives in Maine. \n IAN CHENEY FILMOGRAPHY  \nKing Corn (2007)\, The Greening of Southie (2008)\, Big River (2009)\, Truck Farm (2010)\,  The City Dark (2011)\, World Fair (2012)\, The Melungeons (2013)\, The Search for General Tso (2014)\, Moon Mirrors (2015)\, Bluespace (2015)\, The Smog of the Sea (2016)\, The Measure of a Fog (2017)\, The Most Unknown (2018)\, The Emoji Story (2019)\, Thirteen Ways (2019)\, Picture a Scientist (2020)\, The Long Coast (2020)\, The Arc of Oblivion (2023)\, Shelf Life (2024)\, Observer (2025). \n Still have questions? \n Visit our  FAQ page \, email  membership@nbgs.org  or call  757-441-5830  ext. 334.
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/observer-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170901Z
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SUMMARY:Tidewater African Violet Society Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 11\, 2025  \nSale: 9AM – 5PM \n Saturday\, April 12\, 2025  \nJudging: 10AM – 1PM \nShow: 1PM – 5PM \nSale: 9AM – 5PM \n Sunday\, April 13\, 2025  \nShow: 9AM – 4PM \nSale: 9AM – 4PM
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/tidewater-african-violet-society-show-and-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T142753Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Camellia Society Fall Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Camellia Society Fall Show & Sale! \n Plant Sale is from 10am to 4pm  \n Show is from 12pm to 3pm  \nLocation: Rose Garden Hall \n Free  with Garden admission \n To reserve your Timed-Entry Ticket\, CLICK HERE
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/virginia-camellia-society-fall-show-and-sale/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164832Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Step into the magical world of fungi at our first ever Mushroom Festival! Get ready to be captivated by the wonders of mushrooms as we bring together a diverse array of educational\, retail\, and food vendors. Delve into the fungal kingdom with hands-on activities for kids. Join us for enlightening walk and talks\, where you’ll discover the secrets of foraging and IDing mushrooms. Be inspired by vendor presentations showcasing the versatility and benefits of mushrooms. Get ready for a fungi-filled day of discovery\, exploration\, and celebration at the Mushroom Festival!  \n View the full agenda  \n 9AM-10:30AM – Walk & Talk with Tradd Cotter (pre-registration required)  \n 11AM-11:20AM – Tidewater Mushroom Co. speaking on mushroom cultivation  \n 12PM-12:20pm – Capstone Mushroom  \n 1PM-2:30PM – Keynote Speaker: Tradd Cotter speaking on mushrooms\, molds\, and mycorrhizae  \n 3PM-3:20PM – Enchanted Nature Tours speaking on the introduction to mushroom IDing  \n 4PM-5:30PM – Walk & Talk with Tradd Cotter (pre-registration required)  \n Presentations taking place inside Rose Garden Hall  \n Tradd Cotter is a microbiologist\, professional mycologist\, and retired landscape designer who has been cultivating mushrooms both commercially and experimentally for more than thirty years. He is the author of the best-selling book  Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation  (2014) and has won numerous awards for his work. \nRegister online for a private walk and talk with Tradd Cotter! Learn about our speaker Morning walk and talk – SOLD OUT Register for the afternoon walk and talk Our public tram will depart from the front of Baker Hall on the top of the hour from 10:00AM – 4:00PM! All trams will whisk you away into the Enchanted Forest to discover our summer exhibit\, Funky Fungi: Nature’s Curious Creations.  \n Bear House Coffee  \n Spicy Latina Cuisine  \n Ben and Jerry’s  \n Smoothie Stand  \n Over the Moon Pizza  \n Duck Donuts  \n Earthy Child    \n DecayDecor    \n Nissa’s Nik Naks    \n Enchanted Nature Tours    \n VisitNorfolk    \n Blue Heron Pottery    \n Tidewater Mushroom Co  \n Jimmy Potters    \n PartiPups LLC    \n Small Farms Outreach Program    \n Tradd Cotter    \n Tidewater Compost    \n Capstone Mushrooms    \n Mystic Fruit    \n Butterfly Society of VA    \n Pastiche Treasures    \n VA Urban Agriculture Initiative    \n Happy Heart Designs    \n HARDLUG    \n Cliff & Cindy Guard  \n J’arrive  \n Art by Meb    \n Nature’s Goodness  \n Bayside Clay    \n Eco Maniac Company  \n Sponsored by:
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/mushroom-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142809Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the annual Butterfly Festival\, where the enchanting world of butterflies comes alive! Hosted by the Butterfly Society of Virginia\, immerse yourself in a fluttering paradise at our educational booths\, where you can learn all about these delicate creatures and their fascinating lifecycle. Young explorers can embark on a journey with our kid’s passport. And when hunger strikes\, indulge in a variety of delicious treats from our food trucks.  \n Hosted By  \n Sponsored by: \n Featuring
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/butterfly-festival/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260611T230703
CREATED:20260611T142723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T142723Z
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SUMMARY:Suds & Buds 2024
DESCRIPTION:Click here to purchase TICKETS  \n  TowneBank 8th Annual Rotary Club of Norfolk’s Suds & Buds is scheduled for Thursday\, May 16\, 2024 at Norfolk Botanical Garden! ​  \n FOOD\, BEVERAGES\, FUN\, MUSIC & FUNDRAISING! \n  \n Join us for a casual after-work evening party at the annual Suds & Buds. This is a  rain or shine  event for ages 21 and over! Proceeds benefit\n Norfolk Rotary Charities \,   Norfolk Botanical Garden   and The Chesapeake Special Olympics of Virginia.  \n Each 2024 ticket will include:  \n Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden during the event – Rain or shine!   \n Delicious Food by Local Area Restaurants ( included in ticket price )  \n Live music by Lewis McGehee  \n Ticket includes Free Parking  \n Relaxing After-work Party in Rose Garden Hall with Friends (Casual Attire)  \n Two Drink Tickets Included – Craft Beers & Wine ​  (additional tickets are available for purchase)  \n Norfolk Botanical Garden is currently under construction with limited parking in our main lot due to the construction of The Garden of Tomorrow . \n Consider carpooling or a ride share service – be safe and enjoy a fun evening with food\, drinks and live music.  Please note your ticket to Suds & Buds is your reserved Garden ticket – you do not need to reserve a ticket with Norfolk Botanical Garden. Learn more about The Garden of Tomorrow Construction .
URL:https://norfolkbg-test.affaridev.com/event/suds-buds-2024/
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